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NGBS Green Certification in Columbus, OH is delivered by HECS — an NCI-certified, Kentucky-based testing firm serving Ohio and the broader Midwest since 2009. HECS serves the Columbus metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 3.5-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible. We serve Columbus Metro.
Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Ohio trust HECS for third-party NGBS Green Certification because we deliver:
HECS quotes NGBS Green Certification projects on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and program requirements. Most Columbus projects fall within our standard Midwest service rate. Call (859) 983-7382 or email hecs@hecsusa.com for a project-specific quote within 24 hours.
HECS serves the Columbus metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 3.5-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible.
HECS field technicians hold NGBS Green Certified Verifier (Home Innovation Research Labs) credentials (valid through December 2026). HECS is also an IBHS FORTIFIED Home Evaluator, RESNET Certified HERS Rater, ENERGY STAR Multifamily Reviewer, NGBS Green Certified Verifier, and EarthCraft Certified Verifier. Every HECS report is signed by a credentialed technician — never outsourced, never subcontracted for the signature.
Yes. HECS regularly coordinates NGBS Green Certification with local code officials, commissioning authorities (CxA), and HERS raters across Ohio. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from Columbus-area code officials and developers available on request.
HECS also delivers NGBS Green Certification in:
Fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours — not an estimate.
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Most NGBS Green certifications in Columbus complete in 6-12 weeks: 2-4 on-site inspections plus a desktop review of energy, water, materials, and indoor air quality documentation.
Yes. HECS is registered with Home Innovation Research Labs as an NGBS Green Certified Verifier. We can submit NGBS Green documentation to Home Innovation on behalf of the project team.
We verify all three NGBS Green levels: Bronze (basic compliance), Silver (energy efficiency + water savings), and Gold (energy + water + indoor air quality + innovation). Most Columbus LIHTC-funded multifamily projects target Silver or Gold for the affordability-program recognition.
Yes. NGBS Green is one of the eligible third-party certifications under FHA / VA / USDA for green-building recognition. HECS provides the documentation package + the certification letter that lenders need.
HECS needs: (1) the energy model, (2) plumbing fixtures + water-use specs, (3) materials documentation (sustainable wood, recycled content), (4) HVAC commissioning report, (5) radon test results if applicable. We audit and request clarifications as needed.
Most LIHTC-funded multifamily projects in Ohio pursue NGBS Green Silver or Gold for the affordability-program recognition + utility rebate coordination. We verify whatever level the project's funding source requires.